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One problem that can't be counteracted occurs at the molecular level. Free radicals (atoms which have lost an electron because of the radiation energy) produced as a result of the irradiation process can cause an increase in carcinogenesis and mutagenesis. Free radicals are implicated in a myriad of diseases including arthiritis, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease and cancer. These problems affect certain foods differently and would need to be tested in each case to determine the amount of damage. Also, it seems certain animals are more sensitive. Cats for example have had serious health problems when consuming irradated food resulting in huge recals and even being banned in certain countries.


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